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WU56 MZG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,417 mi
Last recorded191,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 MZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 191,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 191,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 169,493 miles

Central Rear axle brace bushes

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 169,493 miles

Central Rear axle brace bushes

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,205 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

door and wing slighty damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2017 164,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat Base missing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat Base missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 151,300 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s

Fail 24 Dec 2012 132,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 132,088 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad waring light on

petrol flap broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

o/s door check strap broken

service light on

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,723 miles

hand brake has long travel

o/s head light cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has long travel

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s head light cracked

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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WU56 MZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU56 MZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU56 MZG registered?

WU56 MZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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